2006 DODGE STRATUS check engine

•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the
“Maintenance Schedules”section of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 100,000 miles (160,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever
comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
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Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 251
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Once a Month
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Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transaxle and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake linings, hoses and calipers.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the brake master cylinder fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
NOTE:In 2.7L Engines equipped with Flex Fuel Engine
(FFV), change engine oil every 5 months or 5,000 miles,
whichever comes first. This applies to both Maintenance
Schedule A and B.
252 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXX X X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Rotate the tires. X X X
SCHEDULE“B”255
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. X
Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2.7
liter engine.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter en-
gine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*‡X
SCHEDULE“B”257
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Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*XXXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter
engine.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*‡X
Rotate the tires. X X X
SCHEDULE“B”259
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) (180 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXX X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*XXX X X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.7 liter en-
gine.X
Check and re-tension accessory drive belts on
2.7 liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4 liter
engine.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not
replaced at 60 months.X
260 SCHEDULE“B”
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) (205 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if neces-
sary.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter engine. X
Replace theignition cableson the 2.4 liter engine. X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, ro-
tors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Inspect and check tension for power steering belt
(2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if required.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2.7 liter en-
gine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil-
ter.X
SCHEDULE“B”261
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X X
264 SCHEDULE“A”
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